US Bridges

KY-96 over Whippoorwill Creek

FairPosted for load

Logan County, Kentucky · .8 MI S of JCT Ky 1041 · Structure no. 071B00023N

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
192 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-96 over Whippoorwill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-96 over Whippoorwill Creek in Logan County, Kentucky. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, projected to reach 510 by 2041. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-96
CrossesWhippoorwill Creek
Location.8 MI S of JCT Ky 1041
RouteState Highway 96
CountyLogan County
StateKentucky
Coordinates36.67139, -86.96583
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2021)
Projected traffic510 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$477,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-96 over Whippoorwill Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-96 over Whippoorwill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does KY-96 over Whippoorwill Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is KY-96 over Whippoorwill Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns KY-96 over Whippoorwill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.